I'm writing to support renewal of the schools' maintenance and operations levies. It's not enough to teach our kids just the basics. Ours is a global culture that requires a more well-rounded educational experience. Our levy dollars support programs that allow each student to find their own voice through participation in sports, clubs, art, theater and music. Levy dollars provide security at the schools. Levy dollars help maintain our buildings and buses and allow our schools to keep the instructional materials and technology up to date. Please help maintain excellence in our schools by supporting a renewal of the district maintenance and operations levy. I support the Richland School District and ask that you join me in voting to renew the maintenance and operations levy.

Jane LePage, West Richland